EN 60704-2-6:2012/A11:2025

Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for tumble dryers

These particular requirements apply to single unit electric tumble dryers for household and similar use intended for placing on the floor against a wall, for building-in or placing under a counter, a kitchen worktop or under a sink, for wall-mounting or on a counter. This standard is also applicable for gas-fired electric tumble dryers

Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Prüfvorschrift für die Bestimmung der Luftschallemission - Teil 2-6: Besondere Anforderungen für Wäschetrockner

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Code d'essai pour la détermination du bruit aérien - Partie 2-6: Exigences particulières pour les sèche-linge à tambour

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Postopek preskušanja za ugotavljanje zvočnega hrupa v zraku - 2-6. del: Posebne zahteve za gospodinjski sušilni stroj - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 27-Feb-2025
• ICS: 17.140.20 - Noise emitted by machines and equipment
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 59X - Consumer information related to household electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 59X/WG 14 - Noise measurement
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 28-Feb-2025
• Due Date: 10-Jul-2024
• Completion Date: 28-Feb-2025
• Directive: 2023/2533 - Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 of 17 November 2023 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826, and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 932/2012
• Directive: 2023/2534 - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 of 13 July 2023 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household tumble dryers and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012
• Mandate: M/600 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 1.12.2023 on a standardisation request to the European Standardisation Organisations as regards tumble dryers in support of Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 of 17.11.2023 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for household tumble dryers, amending Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826, and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 932/2012 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 of 13.7.2023 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household tumble dryers and repealing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012
• Ref Project: SIST EN 60704-2-6:2013/A11:2025 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for tumble dryers

Relations

• Amends: EN 60704-2-6:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for tumble dryers
• Effective Date: 02-May-2023

Overview

EN 60704-2-6:2012/A11:2025 is a European standard developed by CLC/TC 59X that specifies the test code for determining airborne acoustical noise emitted by household and similar electrical tumble dryers. This amendment A11 updates the 2012 edition with key modifications, including the integration of an “eco programme” as the standard test cycle and updates to normative references. The standard applies specifically to single unit electric tumble dryers intended for household use, accommodating various installation types such as floor-standing, built-in, wall-mounted, or countertop models. It also extends applicability to gas-fired electric tumble dryers.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  This standard applies to electric tumble dryers used in household and similar settings. It covers appliances designed to be installed in various locations including against walls, under counters, or mounted on walls or counters. Gas-fired dryers are explicitly included.

• Acoustical Noise Measurement
  Defines a detailed procedure for measuring airborne noise emissions during dryer operation to ensure consistent and reliable results. Noise measurements are conducted using the manufacturer-declared “eco programme” as the standard test cycle.

• Test Conditions and Load
  Prior to noise measurements, appliances must be conditioned by running at least two complete drying cycles at rated capacity using cotton textile loads as defined in EN 60456:2016. Filters and heat exchangers must be cleaned before testing to replicate consumer conditions.

• Definitions and Capacity
  The amendment revises key terms such as “rated capacity” - the maximum dry textile mass treatable in one cycle - and “cotton test load” as per updated normative references.

• Normative References
  Updated references include EN 61121:2013/A12:2025 for tumble dryers performance and EN 60456:2016/A12:2023 for washing machines, ensuring alignment with the latest testing methods.

• Exclusions
  The standard does not cover requirements for the declaration or marketing of noise emission values.

Applications

• Manufacturer Compliance
  Helps manufacturers verify and demonstrate that household tumble dryers meet acoustical noise thresholds under standardized conditions, facilitating market acceptance and regulatory conformity.

• Product Development and Quality Control
  Provides a benchmark for optimizing dryer design to reduce noise emissions, improving user comfort and satisfaction.

• Regulatory Testing and Certification
  Supports laboratories and certification bodies in conducting uniform noise testing, ensuring accurate, repeatable results per European regulations.

• Consumer Information
  Indirectly aids in the assessment of noise levels, contributing to consumer guidance and product selection based on noise performance.

Related Standards

• EN 60704-2-6:2012
  The original standard which the amendment modifies, focusing on noise measurement of tumble dryers prior to 2025 updates.

• EN 61121:2013/A12:2025
  Methods for measuring tumble dryer performance, including capacity, test loads, and conditioning procedures.

• EN 60456:2016/A12:2023
  Standard specifying performance measurement for household washing machines, influencing test loads for tumble dryer assessments.

• ISO 7235
  Acoustics testing procedures for air duct silencers and terminal units, referenced for noise measurement methodology.

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Keywords: EN 60704-2-6, airborne acoustical noise, tumble dryer noise testing, household electrical appliances, noise emission standard, eco programme, tumble dryer standards, electrical appliance noise measurement, CLC standards, noise testing procedures.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2025
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Postopek preskušanja za ugotavljanje
zvočnega hrupa v zraku - 2-6. del: Posebne zahteve za gospodinjski sušilni stroj -
Dopolnilo A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne
acoustical noise - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for tumble dryers
Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Prüfvorschrift für die
Bestimmung der Luftschallemission - Teil 2-6: Besondere Anforderungen für
Wäschetrockner
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Code d'essai pour la détermination du bruit
aérien - Partie 2-6: Exigences particulières pour les sèche-linge à tambour
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60704-2-6:2012/A11:2025
ICS:
17.140.20 Emisija hrupa naprav in Noise emitted by machines
opreme and equipment
97.060 Aparati za nego perila Laundry appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60704-2-6:2012/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2025
ICS 17.140.20; 97.060
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the
determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-6: Particular
requirements for tumble dryers
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Code d'essai Elektrische Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche
pour la détermination du bruit aérien - Partie 2-6: Exigences Zwecke - Prüfvorschrift für die Bestimmung der
particulières pour les sèche-linge à tambour Luftschallemission - Teil 2-6: Besondere Anforderungen für
Wäschetrockner
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 60704-2-6:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2025-01-20. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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Ref. No. EN 60704-2-6:2012/A11:2025 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to Clause 1, "Scope and object" . 4
2 Modifications to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions” . 4
3 Modifications to Clause 6, "Operation and location of appliances under test" . 4
4 Modifications to Annex ZA, "Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications" . 5
5 Deletion of Annex ZZ, “Coverage of Requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation
(EC) No 392/2012 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU” . 6
European foreword
This document (EN 60704-2-6:2012/A11:2025) has been prepared by CLC/TC 59X, “Performance of household
and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2026-02-28
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2028-02-29
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
This document amends EN 60704-2-6:2012 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
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